Press Release

Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center to Share Alibre Design with Manufacturers

Alibre Inc. donated 150 seats (licenses) of Alibre Design to the University of Texas at Arlington via the TMAC Metroplex Region, which is part of UTA's College of Engineering. TMAC will sponsor training and demonstration of the Alibre Design package in a computer laboratory at the Automation & Robotics Research Institute (ARRI) located in NE Fort Worth. In addition, selected TMAC Metroplex staff members will receive training in the use of Alibre Design. Alibre's donation authorizes non-profit or education use of the software at ARRI, the College of Engineering and other TMAC regional offices around the state.

"Providing appropriate technologies to smaller manufacturing enterprises is part of the TMAC mission," stated Drew Casani, director of the TMAC program. "We strive to educate and inform our customers about what is available in the market, and our work with Alibre should contribute to improving the competitive advantage of Texas manufacturers."

"By providing Alibre Design to TMAC, it will help them deliver a definitive and timely advantage for Texas manufacturers in a difficult economy," said J. Paul Grayson, Alibre president and CEO. "Because it is easy to learn and use, Alibre Design is an excellent tool for manufacturers to go from 2D drafting to sophisticated 3D solid modeling. Plus, they gain experience with next-generation tools such as our integrated online team design."

Alibre Design is differentiated by its low $495 price, easy-to-learn interface, and the inclusion of training, support and upgrades-factors that make it attractive for smaller enterprises.

About TMAC
The Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center provides affordable assistance to the state's small to medium-size manufacturers by providing assistance in the appropriate use of technologies and techniques. Through their project work with companies, TMAC is able to participate in the introduction of available, affordable, and appropriate technology solutions. The organization has served more than 2,400 manufacturers, who have reported $264M in increased sales, $37M in cost savings, investments of $84 in capital expenditures and 2700 jobs! TMAC is an affiliate of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), an initiative of the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) and the U.S. Department of Commerce. For more information please visit www.tmac.org.

About Alibre
Alibre redefines professional solid modeling with the Alibre Design application, which offers unprecedented ease-of-use, affordability, accessibility and rich functionality. Built to leverage the Internet, Alibre Design lets designers, engineers and their associates create 3D models and 2D associative drawings, share and edit product designs from different CAD applications, and spontaneously work together online in real time using precise design data. Users get advanced support and training, including direct online access to the Alibre Assistant. The application's support for open data standards such as STEP provides a CAD-neutral environment. Customers include Marchon Eyewear, B/E Aerospace and Dresser Rand. Founded in 1997, Alibre Inc. is privately funded and based in Richardson, Texas. For more information, visit www.alibre.com or call (972) 671-8492.

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